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Associated Students of Colorado State University Speaker of the Senate Ryer Roberts leads the senators during their weekly ASCSU meeting Sept. 16.
This week in ASCSU: CSU students react to campus shooting, university communication
Katya Arzubi • October 19, 2026

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened Oct. 14 for the 10th session of the 56th Senate. Following...

Fort Collins Police Services officers prepare to expand the barrier tape around the Colorado State University Microbiology and Chemistry Buildings after an officer-involved shooting Oct. 12.
Update: Suspect in Oct. 12 shooting confirmed to be CSU student, judge sets bond at $15K
Willow Engle • October 16, 2026

Editor’s Note: This is an ongoing breaking news story. Updates will be provided as they become available. This story was...

Can over the top of a newspaper with the words “BREAKING NEWS”
Breaking: Man arrested in relation to fatal Tour de Fat crash
Chloe Rios • October 16, 2026

Editor’s Note: This is an ongoing breaking news story. Updates will be provided as they become available.  A man has...

A Fort Collins Police Services car drives to the edge of the barricade tape around Colorado State University's Newton Plaza Oct. 12. Newton Plaza and the surrounding buildings were blocked off following an officer-involved shooting in the Microbiology Building.
ASCSU vice president, student witnesses express discontent with CSU communication during Oct. 12 shooting
Sophie Webb • October 13, 2026

Editor’s Note: The Collegian acknowledges that CSU community members involved in last night's events went through a traumatic...

40th annual CANS Around The Oval wraps up final week of donations
Life and Culture
40th annual CANS Around The Oval wraps up final week of donations
Brandon Burgess • October 14, 2026

C.A.N.S. Around The Oval started in 1986 as the pet project of Colorado State University graduate student Victoria Keller and two others. C.A.N.S....

Event attendees try on hats at FoCo Fall Fest Oct. 9.
FoCo Fall Fest brings autumn-themed fun to Old Town Square
Chloe Bjork • October 13, 2026
A volunteer talks to event attendees during Northern Colorado Pride 2026 Oct. 4.
NoCo Equality hosts LGBTQ History Month celebration at FoCo Senior Center
Claire Nestor • October 8, 2026
Ella Stowell (21), an outside hitter for Colorado State University volleyball, hits the ball past the arms of Utah State University's defense during a set-two attack in Moby Arena Oct. 17. Stowell led the Rams with a hit percentage of .619, scoring 14 points over 21 attacks, contributing to CSU's 3-0 sweep over the USU Aggies.
Sports
CSU volleyball sweeps Utah State, remains unbeaten in conference play
Max Root • October 17, 2026

Bring out the brooms.  Colorado State volleyball swept Utah State in dominating fashion 3-0 (25-20, 25-16, 25-18) Saturday. CSU extended...

Colorado State University swimmer Carly Nelson dives into the pool at the start of the 1000-yard freestyle race Oct. 17. The meet against Colorado Mesa University and Washington State University was held at Edora Pool Ice Center in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Colorado State Swimming and Diving takes down WSU and CMU in double-dual
Abigail Wood • October 17, 2026
Stampa: Movie snobs are ruining movies
Opinion
Stampa: Movie snobs are ruining movies
Ava Stampa • October 15, 2026

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian...

White: We need to abolish fraternities
White: We need to abolish fraternities
Skylar White • October 6, 2026
Holy: Self-love aphorisms are misleading
Holy: Self-love aphorisms are misleading
Anastasia Holy • October 5, 2026
Collegian File Photo
Science
CSU researchers test AR ‘X-ray vision’ technology for judging distance in blocked-visibility situations
David Martinez • October 12, 2026

Research being conducted at Colorado State University is bringing technology once thought to be science fiction one step closer to reality. Augmented...

Ruth Tucker, a master instructor at Colorado State University, dips a burning wooden skewer into a beaker full of vinegar and baking soda during an in-class demonstration Oct. 1. Her students watched as the carbon dioxide produced by the chemical reaction extinguished the flame.
A CSU master instructor is bringing firepower back to chemistry class
Kooper Hahn Shagena • October 7, 2026
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CSU’s STEM 4 Kids club offers hands-on space for youth science education
Lilly Vollmar • September 30, 2026
A sign outside The Lyric Cinema advertises the advance screening for "The Weight" Aug. 31.
Arts and Entertainment
‘There Will be Gore’: The Lyric hosts free weekly mystery horror movie screenings
Olivia Kyazze • October 19, 2026

The Fort Collins community has a weekly opportunity to get into the Halloween spirit with the "There Will Be Gore" horror movie screening held...

Bath Garden Center and Nursery hosts ceramic ghost-making class
Bath Garden Center and Nursery hosts ceramic ghost-making class
Claire Nestor • October 15, 2026
Photo Courtesy of John Eisele and Colorado State University Theatre
CSU Theatre brings haunting tale of Dracula to life with a feminist twist
Claire Nestor • October 13, 2026
Horoscopes Oct. 11-17
Horoscopes Oct. 11-17
Sophia Joy Cailene • October 12, 2026
Dante’s Inferno Strain Review
Cannabis
Dante’s Inferno Strain Review
Miles Buchan • March 4, 2025

Strain Review – Dante’s Inferno Cannabis strains are plentiful, potent, and ever-evolving as cultivation culture strives to develop new...

Strain Review: Ease your mind with Durban Kush wax
Strain Review: Ease your mind with Durban Kush wax
Miles Buchan • May 4, 2023
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Kansas or Missouri? What to Know Before Moving Across the State Line in Kansas City
October 20, 2026

Kansas City is one of the few major metros in the country split down the middle by a state border. On a map, State Line Road looks like just...

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